Environmental group warns new Androlikou quarry will cause irreversible ecological damage
A proposed quarry development in Androlikou has sparked strong opposition from the federation of environmental NGOs, Opok, due to its potential to cause irreversible harm to one of Cyprus’ most sensitive ecosystems. Opok highlighted concerns that the environmental impact assessment underestimates the consequences of quarrying close to the Androlikou Gorge, warning that blasting operations and removal of around 2,400 trees could destroy habitats protected under the Natura 2000 network. The proposed extraction involves removing 900,000 cubic meters of limestone with 315,000 kilograms of explosives over two to three years, intensifying damage in an already heavily quarried area.
The conservation group recommended designating the site as a buffer zone to protect the gorge’s environment. They also noted that part of the site had been quarried without permits and that the new project would extend the existing quarry zone rather than creating a separate facility. This development renews an ongoing dispute between quarry operators, who cite resource depletion and construction demands, and environmentalists who stress prior ecological damage and the need to avoid protected areas.
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